Federal Premium Gold Medal .308 Winchester 168gr Sierra MatchKing BTHP (Federal part no. GM308M) is a match load built for competition and long-range target shooting. Federal loads the Sierra MatchKing boat-tail hollow point, a bullet shot to win matches, over a specially formulated propellant and a benchrest-quality Gold Medal primer. It leaves the muzzle at 2650 fps and keeps flying flat, with a ballistic coefficient of .462. This listing is one 20-round box.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge is .308 Winchester, a staple of precision rifle and service-rifle competition.
• The bullet is a 168 grain Sierra MatchKing boat-tail hollow point, chosen for match-level consistency.
• Muzzle velocity is 2650 fps.
• Muzzle energy is 2619 foot-pounds.
• The ballistic coefficient is .462, with a G7 coefficient of .224, which helps the bullet hold speed and resist wind.
• Bullet length is 1.220 inches, useful when checking magazine and seating clearances.
• Velocity at 500 yards is 1778 fps.
• Wind drift at 500 yards is 22.0 inches in a 10 mph crosswind, per Federal data.
• Federal builds it with Federal brass, a uniform match jacket and a benchrest-quality Gold Medal primer.
• Quantity is a 20-round box.

Frequently Asked Questions

What shooting is this load listed for? Federal lists it for competition, long range and target shooting.

How far does Federal publish ballistics for this load? Federal publishes velocity, energy and wind drift to 500 yards.

How many rounds are in this listing? It is a single box of 20 rounds.

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